PCOS Friendly Vegan Parmesan
Eating in a way that supports hormone balance doesn't mean giving up the finishing touches that make food feel indulgent. This savory, nutty sprinkle delivers all the salty, umami depth of the real thing using just four whole-food ingredients — no dairy, no fillers, no mystery additives. Raw cashews bring healthy fats that are gentle on blood sugar, while nutritional yeast adds a cheesy punch along with B vitamins that many people with hormonal imbalances are encouraged to prioritize. Garlic powder and sea salt round everything out into something that genuinely tastes like it belongs on pasta, roasted vegetables, or a big grain bowl. The food processor does all the work in under a minute, so there's virtually no barrier between you and a jar of this stuff sitting in your fridge ready to go. It keeps well in an airtight container, meaning one quick batch can upgrade your meals all week long.
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8 servings
- ¾ cup raw cashews
- 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¾ tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Combine the cashews, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and salt in a food processor.
- 2
Pulse 10–15 times in short bursts until the mixture resembles coarse, dry crumbs — about the texture of finely grated Parmesan. Stop before the mixture turns into a paste.
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